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Method and apparatus for adjusting a graphical user interface on an electronic device

a technology of graphical user interface and electronic device, which is applied in the direction of geometric image transformation, instruments, computing, etc., can solve the problems of inaccessibility to the user's hand when performing gestures, more of the electronic device touch screen becomes inaccessible to the user, and the rest of the touchscreen remains unadjusted

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-04
GOOGLE TECH HLDG LLC
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The present patent relates to a method and apparatus for adjusting a graphical user interface on an electronic device when a user is performing one-handed operations. By detecting a user's hand position and analyzing the data generated from the detection, the method can determine if the user is using the device with one hand and adjust the graphical user interface accordingly. This allows for easier access to the device's touchscreen and reduces the likelihood of accidental touches. The apparatus includes a detection element and a processor for implementing the method. The technical effect of this patent is to improve the user experience when using electronic devices with one-handed operations.

Problems solved by technology

If the user is operating an electronic device with one hand, portions of a touchscreen of the electronic device are less accessible to the user's hand that is performing gestures on the device.
As device sizes increase, more of the electronic device touch screen becomes inaccessible to the user performing one-handed operations on the device.
Further, only the icons are adjusted, the rest of the touchscreen remains unadjusted.
Thus, portions of the graphical user interface are adjusted for ease of hand manipulation while the remainder of the graphical user interface is left unadjusted for ease of viewing.

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[0043]For the detection element 104 illustrated in FIG. 5, receiving the first data from the detection element 104 includes receiving the first data from the near field communication integrated circuit 304 coupled to the near field communication antenna 308. Particularly, FIG. 5 shows apparatus 500, which includes the processor 302 coupled to the NFC IC 304, which in turn is coupled to the NFC antenna 308. The NFC antenna 308 is depicted as an inductor coil. Apparatus 500 further illustrates the processor 302 coupled to the memory 326 and optionally coupled to the sensors 208.

[0044]Using the apparatus 500, the device 100 can perform the functionality shown in blocks 406 and 408 of flow diagram 400 as follows. The processor 302 initiates a diagnostic mode of the NFC IC 304. The diagnostic mode allows for the NFC IC 304 to measure a field strength from the NFC antenna 308 during the time the NFC IC 304 is in diagnostic mode. First data provided to the processor 302 by the NFC IC 304 i...

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[0051]For the detection element 104 illustrated in FIG. 6, receiving the first data from the detection element 104 includes receiving the first data from the capacitive sensing integrated circuit 306 coupled to the near field communication antenna 308. Particularly, FIG. 6 shows apparatus 600, which includes the processor 302 coupled to the NFC IC 304 and to the capacitive sensor IC 306. The apparatus 600 further includes the NFC antenna 308 and includes a switching element or switch 602 coupled to the processor 302 and connected to the NFC antenna 308. The switching element 602 is configured to connect either the capacitive sensor IC 306 or the NFC IC 304 to the NFC antenna 308 under the control of the processor 302. In one implementation example, the switching element 602 is a metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor switch. Apparatus 600 also illustrates the processor 302 coupled to the memory 326 and optionally to the sensors 208.

[0052]Using the apparatus 600, the devic...

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Abstract

A method for adjusting a graphical user interface on an electronic device includes receiving, from a detection element positioned at a backside of an electronic device, first data generated when a hand is positioned at the backside of the electronic device. Further, a one-handed or two-handed operation of the electronic device is determined based on the first data. A displaying of a graphical user interface on the electronic device is adjusted when the one-handed operation is determined.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]The present disclosure relates to adjusting a graphical user interface, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for adjusting a graphical user interface on an electronic device when a one-handed operation is performed on the electronic device.BACKGROUND[0002]Modern electronic devices come in many different shapes and size. Users hold these devices using different types of grips and orientations. Further, users sometimes multitask when operating an electronic device. Thus, a user may hold a device and type or surf the web with one hand, and simultaneously use the other hand for another purpose. If the user is operating an electronic device with one hand, portions of a touchscreen of the electronic device are less accessible to the user's hand that is performing gestures on the device. As device sizes increase, more of the electronic device touch screen becomes inaccessible to the user performing one-handed operations on the device.BRIEF DESCRIPTIO...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F3/0481G06F3/0484G06T3/40
CPCG06F3/04817G06T3/40G06F3/04842G06F3/044G06F3/0488
Inventor NAVSARIWALA, UMESHPATEL, DEEPESH
Owner GOOGLE TECH HLDG LLC